2007 Ford F-350: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
36 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
54,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 26 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 36 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 5 | 13.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 11.1% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 8.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 5.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 8 |
| Suspension | 8 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Suspension:Front | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
Steering: 8; Suspension: 8; Engine: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Suspension:Front: 4; Electrical System: 3; Fuel System, Diesel: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2007: 2; 2008: 6; 2009: 4; 2010: 1; 2011: 5; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 2; 2016: 2; 2017: 2; 2018: 2; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 2; 2023: 1; 2024: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10187102 · 2007-04-05 (April 5, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-350. ON NOVEMBER 14, 2007 WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMED. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE VEHICLE'S SPEED OR OIL PRESSURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE SERPENTINE BELT AND PULLEY FAILED. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE REPAIRS. TWO WEEKS LATER THE RADIO AND CD PLAYER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AGAIN, AND THE FAILURES WERE REMEDIED WITHOUT AN EXPLANATION OF THE CAUSE. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN EXPERIENCING TIRE FAILURE. THE TIRES …
Owner-reported narrative. 36 miles reported. Look up ODI 10187102 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10211556 · 2007-12-12 (December 12, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE EVENING. THE COUNTY INVESTIGATOR STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS ELECTRICAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. FORD WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 15,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10211556 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10215956 · 2008-01-25 (January 25, 2008)
TRUCK WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM LAKEWOOD FORD IN 2007/OCT. TOOK IN FOR WARRANTY WORK WAS TOLD TURBO WAS OUT THEY DID NOT WANT TO FIX SO THEY SENT ME TO ANOTHER FORD DEALER THAT STATED NOTHING WRONG WITH TURBO- BUT HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN(ALL)THAT WAS IN NOV. 2007 NOW TRUCK IS BACK AT DEALER FOR WINDOW MARKINGSFROM WINDOW MOTOR(THEY WILL FIX BUT WON'T TINT WINDOW EVEN THOUGH WAS PURCHASED FROM DEALER THAT WAY) AND THEY TOLD US GASKETS WERE BLOWN AGAIN? WELL NOW I AM AT 34,689 MILES AND HOPPING THEY WILL NOT BLOW AGAIN ????? *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10215956 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10232258 · 2008-06-25 (June 25, 2008)
I HAVE A 2007 FORD F350 TRUCK W/ THE SUPERCAB CONFIGURATION. WE TOOK DELIVERY IN OCTOBER 2007. WE HAVE A GRANDCHILD THAT SITS IN A CAR SEAT AND HAS TO BE LOCATED IN THE REAR SEAT. THE TRUCK DOES NOT HAVE THE LATCH SYSTEM FOR SECURING THE CAR SEAT SO WE NEED TO USE THE LAP/SHOULDER BELT. MY PARTICULAR TRUCK HAS THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING MODE ON THE TWO OUTBOARD BELTS BUT NOT THE MIDDLE BELT. I FELL THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION BECAUSE THE MIDDLE POSITION GIVES THE CHILD PROTECTION FROM SIDE IMPACTS AND ALSO ALLOWS THE PASSENGER EASIER ACCESS TO THE C…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10232258 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10235162 · 2008-07-21 (July 21, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F350. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND HIGHER, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND BECOMES UNCONTROLLABLE. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 9,670 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 700.
Owner-reported narrative. 700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10235162 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10243398 · 2008-09-25 (September 25, 2008)
2007 F350 SHAKES VIOLENTLY ON HWY. OVER 60 MPH ALMOST CAUSES MAJOR ACCIDENT. TRUCK STILL DOES IT WHEN I AM HAULING HEAVY LOADS AND WHEN EMPTY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10243398 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10247181 · 2008-10-29 (October 29, 2008)
THE TRUCK STARTS RUNNING ROUGH, HAS A LACK OF POWER AND BLOWS BLACK SMOKE. IN THE LAST YEAR, IT HAS OCCURRED ON APPROXIMATELY A MONTHLY BASIS. IN THE LAST 7 MONTHS, THE SAME DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED 12 FUEL INJECTORS, 1 EGR COOLER, 2 EGR VALVES AND 1 FUEL PUMP. THE DEALERSHIP IS NOW TELLING US THAT A CYLINDER, VALVE AND PISTON HAVE FAILED AND THE TRUCK WHICH IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY NEEDS A NEW ENGINE AT THE COST OF $12,748.27. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN AT THE SAME DEALERSHIP ALMOST EVERY MONTH THIS YEAR INCLUDING TWICE IN APRIL AND NOW TWICE IN OCTO…
Owner-reported narrative. 88,540 miles reported. Look up ODI 10247181 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10252208 · 2008-12-18 (December 18, 2008)
THE 2007 FORD F350 HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES FOR REPAIRS ON THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM. IT IS IN FOR REPAIRS TODAY FOR THE 5TH TIME IN AS MANY MONTHS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10252208 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
11V352000 · Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
Reported: 2011-07-13 (July 13, 2011)
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.
Consequence: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
NHTSA campaign record ↗